trooping

present participle of troop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooping
Verb
  • The Hurricanes took a 21-7 lead after marching down the field on its opening drive of the third quarter.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The scene was reminiscent of an army of ants, all marching in one direction in search of food.
    Ahmed Dader August 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.
    Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
  • He was also filmed confidently striding up to a group of several other dogs, engaging all of them in a game of chase in the water.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Passengers would spend hours preparing for the occasion, women in sparkling gowns and men in crisp tuxedos, before parading through the ship for photographs and enjoying a gala dinner.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Xi is expected to survey tens of thousands of People's Liberation Army troops parading with some of their most advanced weaponry at Tiananmen Square alongside 26 foreign leaders including Kim and Putin.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Another third is treading water, while the last third is still expanding.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Video footage from the day shows Beau, 4, pacing the hallway and sitting miserably after his little brother said goodbye to him before going to school.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
  • At several points he could be seen pacing back and forth inside the room.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Trooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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